LONGACRE, WF10 5AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF10 5AJ

LONGACRE, WF10 5AJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 95 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.27 per 1,000 population. This WF10 5AJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF10 postcode area, which has experienced 605 crimes and a crime rate of 11.70 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF10 5AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF10 5AJ, encompassing approximately 4466 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-44.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (17) incidents (-32.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

WF10 5AJ Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • A639 with total crimes: 16
  • Beancroft Street with total crimes: 8
  • Ridgefield Street with total crimes: 6

LONGACRE, WF10 5AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2821.27-44.00%
Other theft176.27-32.00%
Shoplifting123.81-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.6950.00%
Public order112.69-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.46-33.33%
Drugs30.90200.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-33.33%
Burglary10.45-83.33%
Robbery10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5029.5542.86%
Other theft2511.19-10.71%
Shoplifting155.60-16.67%
Public order153.367.14%
Criminal damage and arson83.3660.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.7920.00%
Burglary61.3450.00%
Vehicle crime31.34-40.00%
Other crime20.67100.00%
Drugs10.45-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3527.09-25.53%
Other theft287.8412.00%
Shoplifting186.2728.57%
Public order144.03-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson53.1366.67%
Vehicle crime51.1225.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.12-77.27%
Drugs41.1233.33%
Burglary40.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.90-66.67%
Robbery10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.22-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4733.5817.50%
Other theft2510.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour225.60100.00%
Public order184.93800.00%
Shoplifting144.03366.67%
Other crime43.130.00%
Vehicle crime40.9033.33%
Burglary40.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.90-57.14%
Bicycle theft30.670.00%
Drugs30.67200.00%
Robbery20.670.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4021.2711.11%
Other theft258.9647.06%
Anti-social behaviour115.6083.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.46-41.67%
Shoplifting31.57-72.73%
Vehicle crime30.67-25.00%
Burglary20.67100.00%
Public order20.45-77.78%
Drugs10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3623.062.86%
Other theft178.0630.77%
Criminal damage and arson123.810.00%
Shoplifting112.69-64.52%
Public order92.46-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.0150.00%
Other crime41.34-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.90-33.33%
Robbery20.900.00%
Burglary10.45-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3528.21-7.89%
Shoplifting317.84244.44%
Other theft136.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.9171.43%
Public order122.6933.33%
Vehicle crime62.690.00%
Burglary51.34150.00%
Other crime51.12400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.12-33.33%
Robbery20.900.00%
Drugs10.45-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3819.4840.74%
Other theft138.5118.18%
Shoplifting92.91-43.75%
Public order92.0150.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.01-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour61.570.00%
Drugs21.340.00%
Burglary20.45-33.33%
Other crime10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.13-3.57%
Shoplifting166.0460.00%
Other theft113.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.4612.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.01200.00%
Public order61.34-14.29%
Burglary31.340.00%
Possession of weapons20.67100.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2817.69-24.32%
Other theft116.2783.33%
Shoplifting102.46-52.38%
Criminal damage and arson82.24-52.94%
Public order71.79-12.50%
Drugs61.57200.00%
Burglary31.3450.00%
Vehicle crime20.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-77.78%
Robbery10.45-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3724.63-2.63%
Shoplifting218.2850.00%
Criminal damage and arson174.70142.86%
Anti-social behaviour93.81350.00%
Public order82.0114.29%
Other theft61.79-50.00%
Robbery31.340.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Drugs20.45-33.33%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3820.608.57%
Shoplifting148.51180.00%
Other theft123.1350.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.69-22.22%
Public order71.5775.00%
Vehicle crime41.57-20.00%
Drugs30.90200.00%
Other crime20.67-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-50.00%
Burglary20.45-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3517.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.840.00%
Other theft82.010.00%
Shoplifting51.790.00%
Vehicle crime51.120.00%
Public order41.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.900.00%
Other crime30.900.00%
Burglary30.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 122 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
July 202414
June 202418
May 20242
April 20249
March 202412
February 20249
January 20246
December 20237
November 20238
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 474 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202450
July 202435
June 202447
May 202440
April 202436
March 202435
February 202438
January 202427
December 202328
November 202337
October 202338
September 202335

A total of 179 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202415
July 202418
June 202414
May 20243
April 202411
March 202431
February 20249
January 202416
December 202310
November 202321
October 202314
September 20235

A total of 116 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
July 20245
June 20243
May 20247
April 202412
March 202412
February 20247
January 20249
December 20238
November 202317
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 211 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202425
July 202428
June 202425
May 202425
April 202417
March 202413
February 202413
January 202411
December 202311
November 20236
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 202422
May 202411
April 20246
March 20244
February 20246
January 20246
December 20232
November 20239
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF10 5AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. A639
    Total16
    Other theft14
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. Beancroft Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Drugs1
  • 3. Ridgefield Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Crowther Place
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 5. Ashton Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 6. Love Lane
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Leeds Road
    Total5
    Public order3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Brigg'S Avenue
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Smawthorne Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Thornhill Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lightfoot Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Fulford Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Mickle Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 14. St Nicholas Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 15. Joffre Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Gannet Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Beancroft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Dalton Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Richmond Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. St Michael'S Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Willow Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Laburnum Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Teal Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Sheldrake Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Curlew Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Fulmar Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 27. Back Garden Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Smawthorne Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Roundhill Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Herbert Street
    Total1
    Public order1